Andrew sits at an oak Ikea Möckelby table near the back entrance, a 12-foot pocket door framed in Douglas fir.
The timber-lined “transit room” pod is designed as a multi-purpose shared space that can be reconfigured for meetings, massages, meditations… or happy hour.
Glazed skylights capture Aussie sunlight and the incredible night sky.
"The light is always changing, so the house has a lot of movement. Every second it's a different experience,
“We listened carefully to the house, and tried to do what it needed,” Carisa says.
In Darby, Montana, just steps from the Bitterroot River, John Shoemaker and Greg Case built a home base for their fly-fishing group vacations.
Site plan of Blair Street Residence by Sanctum Homes, Open Door Design, and Entwine Designs
A peek into the master bath.
Homeowners Jamie and Kathy were initially drawn to the vistas and views at the Coastal New Brunswick land that would eventually become the site for their future home. “At any particular time of the day, there are different colors on the water as it changes with the sun,” says Jamie.
Whidbey Island Farm Retreat
An outdoor kitchen is the perfect spot for entertaining poolside. Here, black granite countertops are paired with stainles- steel cabinets; in place of a cooking range, there's a a Wolf grill.
VonDalwig Architecture connects the dots to give a 1967 home in Bedford, New York, a new lease on life.
The kitchen features a large central island, custom walnut cabinetry, and quartzite countertops. Floor-to-ceiling windows wrap around the breakfast area and complement Ultimate Casement windows with divided lites above the sink.
A look at the side of the home. The formal entryway, located around the corner along the front of the home, is now shielded from the road by a row of large trees.
The cozy family room occupies a corner opposite from the courtyard. A full-height window and built-in bookcase flank a multisided fireplace.
Laurelhurst Residence
The entry is marked by a thin, cantilevered canopy hovering over the front porch.
Landscape designer Kenneth Philip worked with mwworks to fill in the forested setting.
Whidbey Island Farm Retreat
“We bought the land not knowing what we could build or where. It’s off by itself and pretty isolated,” says Jeff.
Herron Horton Architects converted a garage into a place for kids to study and play.
Floral wallpaper in a soothing green hue wraps this workspace designed by Jessica Helgerson Interior Design. The botanical pattern, paired with the rich green trim and ceiling, creates a calm atmosphere that ties back to nature.
Working is much more pleasant when you have natural light to brighten up your space. If you aren’t lucky enough to have a window, then invest in some stylish lighting.
This reconfigured Craftsman home in Portland, Oregon, designed by Beebe Skidmore Architects, includes a highly functional mudroom. The exterior siding and windows were kept in place to reference the house’s previous incarnation. Built-in cabinetry with exposed plywood edges and laminate fronts are now up to the task of handling the family’s gear. The mudroom has sight lines to the family nook at the back corner.
New storage, multifunctional pegs, and pegboards help a New York City lawyer make the most of his 710-square-foot apartment. In the foyer, StudioKCA turned a closet into a valet area.
View of Entry
The entry features a custom-made floating bench. Hooks were added for convenience, as the mudroom would be the main point of entry after a day spent on the slopes.
The mudroom is an essential stop for the family after skiing and other outdoor excursions. Lockers provide neat storage for all their gear.
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